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TRAINING TEAM

Our Trainers

Mike Willey + Training Manager
Ian Proctor + Trainer
Chris McCarthy + Trainer
Craig Hartley + Service Manager & Mechanical Trainer

Office Team

Kelly Southern + Office Manager
Kealy Womack + Rental-Training-Service Coordinator
Mike Willey
Training Manager
Mike is a key and valued member of the VAC-EX Group, he joined the VAC-EX team in 2017, quickly establishing the 'VAC-EX Training' division in 2018, which is primarily focused on training customers and fellow team members on VAC-EX equipment. Mike thrives on supporting and seeing his department's progression, on which his decisions profoundly impact it's success - success that he measures in customer satisfaction and quality of training provided.
Ian Proctor
Trainer
Ian joined VAC-EX in 2019. Ian is always prepared to go the extra mile (sometimes literally) and constantly proving nothing is too much trouble. Ian's knowledge in both the practical and technical application of VAC-EX equipment ensures he is fully qualified to deliver training courses.
Kelly Southern
Office Manager
Kelly joined the company in 2022, after working in the Vacuum Excavation industry since 2019. Kelly is a highly experienced and key member of the VAC-EX team, providing office administration support for the whole group.
Kealy Womack
Rental-Training-Service Coordinator
Kealy joined VAC-EX in 2023 to assist with the coordination between the Rental, Training and Service Divisions. Her input allows for cooperation and conversation between departments- allowing for VAC-EX operators (owners & renters alike) to enjoy the great customer service that VAC-EX.com offers
Chris McCarthy
Trainer
Chris McCarthy joined the Training Department in 2024 following a move from the rental department. His role as a trainer has seen him travel all over the country, meeting many clients and facing multitudes of different scenarios, across unique terrain and in developed urban areas. There is no doubt that Chris' experience is what leads him to work so well within VAC-EX's Training department
Craig Hartley
Service Manager & Mechanical Trainer
Craig joined VAC-EX in 2018, working initially in our R&D division. In 2022 he started the Service Department, where he now leads his own team. He also oversees the VAC-EX Training Division's Mechanical Training programs. Internally, within VAC-EX, we like to call him by his full name, as a result of his kind nature. There is no doubt that there are few people in the world more qualified than Craig to work on VAC-EX units.